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BC557 - PNP general purpose transistors

Download the BC557 datasheet PDF. This datasheet also covers the BC556 variant, as both devices belong to the same pnp general purpose transistors family and are provided as variant models within a single manufacturer datasheet.

General Description

PNP transistor in a TO-92; SOT54 plastic package.

NPN complements: BC546 and BC547.

Fig.1 Simplified outline (TO-92; SOT54) and symbol.

Key Features

  • Low current (max. 100 mA).
  • Low voltage (max. 65 V).

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Note: The manufacturer provides a single datasheet file (BC556-Philips.pdf) that lists specifications for multiple related part numbers.

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Other Datasheets by Philips Semiconductors (now NXP Semiconductors)

Part Number Description
BC546 NPN Transistor
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DISCRETE SEMICONDUCTORS DATA SHEET book, halfpage M3D186 BC556; BC557 PNP general purpose transistors Product specification Supersedes data of 1997 Mar 27 1999 Apr 15 Philips Semiconductors PNP general purpose transistors Product specification BC556; BC557 FEATURES • Low current (max. 100 mA) • Low voltage (max. 65 V). APPLICATIONS • General purpose switching and amplification. DESCRIPTION PNP transistor in a TO-92; SOT54 plastic package. NPN complements: BC546 and BC547. PINNING PIN 1 2 3 emitter base collector DESCRIPTION handbook, halfpage1 2 3 2 MAM281 3 1 Fig.1 Simplified outline (TO-92; SOT54) and symbol. LIMITING VALUES In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).